WOMEN AGES 50+ FOR JULY 2021

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  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,696 Member
    My friend has held on over the night, thanks to the steroids, and is a bit easier.
    All his friends and family are on a WhatsApp group, so I have been anxiously waiting for an update. It came this morning. :)
    Once I have replied, I have to Mute Notifications as everyone is responding and they have a LOT of friends.
    My thoughts are never far away from them at the moment.

    DH off to cricket again today. Should be a full day's play, but tomorrow looks like a washout, with very high winds and rain. But things change.

    My son rang me this morning to ask if we would take Edie and Bea to school tomorrow, but it really isn't an option for us that day. They have an alternative, with their Italian helper, so it's not that we are letting them down. Of course, we would step in if necessary. He has to go to Scotland suddenly tonight to sign a big deal for his company. DDIL is working from 8 am.

    Welcome to the new folks! I don’t do 'Friends' , so don't be offended if I don't respond. Please remember to sign off every time with your easy to remember name, and an approximate location.

    With DH out if the way, I'm having chargrilled squid rings for lunch. :D They are pre -prepared, so I'm not cooking them. Just enjoying them with Peri Peri sauce. :D My mouth is watering already!
    I will make mushroom risotto for dinner and DH can warm his up in the microwave when he gets back. It might be a bit glutinous, but (she shrugs) .....

    There is another of the German meet ups in town, but I'm not feeling inclined to go tonight. Not seeing DH all day, weather, food timings with him away.....etc....
    Another time.

    Much love to all. Must finish my exercises, which I interrupted to have a coffee and then could not resist descaling the kettle. ? ? ?

    Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • KetoneKaren
    KetoneKaren Posts: 6,412 Member
    Beth. Happy Birthday!
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  • LisaInArkansas
    LisaInArkansas Posts: 2,880 Member
    Beth - Thinking of you on your birthday.

    Lisa in AR
  • wizzywig
    wizzywig Posts: 1,246 Member
    edited July 2021
    Hi everyone, Thanks to Barbie for starting us off the the new thread.

    I can't believe we are into July already. The weather here has turned from glorious sunshine, to cold and wet, we've even had a few spectacular thunder storms. Got caught out on a few dog walks where it started off sunny and ended up with a short downpour.

    I've not wanted to walk too far as my knee has been painful and I've had a bit of sciatica too. Had a few sleepless nights so I'm feeling tired and grumpy lately, not sure if going to the doctor will help, they've not done much to help my poor mum who is crippled with arthritis. I keep trying to exercise as best I can but some days it is too painful.

    Talking of my mum, I'd better go, I have to get some equipment out of the garage that needs returning to the physio/social care team. Someone came down on another matter to help mum and she mentioned that she still has a few things that were sent to help my dad when he was ill. You would think they'd keep a better check on these things, we've been trying to return them for over a year. Anyway this young woman was on the ball and has arranged for them to be collected.

    Take care everyone,

    Love from
    Viv UK <3

  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,696 Member
    Beth - Enjoy your birthday in the way that feels best to you. That may be grieving and that's fine. It's sometimes just what we need to feel close to the one we love. <3

    Allie - I know you like inspiring videos, so you might enjoy this one. It's on YouTube and it's called,

    The Gathering Room: The Balance Between Boundaries and Generosity.

    I hugely enjoyed it. <3

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • KJLaMore
    KJLaMore Posts: 2,847 Member
    Morning all! Happy Monday! Quiet day yesterday, but nice, all the same. My DYS (Colin) and I went to the bbq (one of my childcare families). We got there early and it was just us, the little family of five, and a couple that drove up from Kentucky to pick out a puppy! lol There are seven puppies. Brittany Spaniels. Gave both Colin and I a little bit of "puppy fever". There was also a Roxor there, that the owner and Colin drove around and talked about their cars for quite a while. We didn't eat much at the bbq (a slider sized sandwich and a beverage for me). So, we stopped at a food truck called Outlaw Roasted Corn and got some street corn on the way home. SOOOOO Good! We got home and Tim was awake and grumpy. Pretty sure he was in a pissy mood because he is in pain, and not wanting to be around people; and I didn't stay home and be miserable with him. Sometimes I want to clunk him over the head with something heavy. >:) Anyway, he perked up when it got dark and the neighbors all began to light their fireworks. I think a few of the home owners on the lake pooled their $$ and put on quite the show. They were setting them off from the beach and some of those fireworks were HUUGE! First time we have ever seen a fireworks show like that from our own yard! (Usually we have to drive into town). Since the city cancelled the fourth of July fireworks; it sounds like every neighborhood had their own show. Anyway, 5am came early this morning. I hit snooze until 5:30. It should be an easy day, though. Only four kiddos will be here.

    Beth- I hope you are able to celebrate your birthday however you see fit. I hope you know that we celebrate YOU! For who you are and the gifts you give to others and the world. I think, that when someone is born who makes the world better for being in it; THAT should be celebrated! (( <3 ))

    Looks like it is going to be a lovey, breezy day! ttfn xoxoxo KJ (Kelly)
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,696 Member
    edited July 2021
    KJ - LOVE you with the long hair! :D<3 What beautiful skin you have. :) Even without the filter.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,250 Member
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  • bwcetc
    bwcetc Posts: 2,826 Member
    Kelly … sweet words … thank you. I like the unfiltered photo the best! You are beautiful!

    Today we hope to finish opening the pool … getting the pump and filter running. I set a hose in last night to start replacing water and asked my husband to turn it off before he came to bed. He forgot. Now we’ll be pumping water out. 🤦‍♀️

    Have a great day.
    Beth near Buffalo
  • dramaqueen45
    dramaqueen45 Posts: 1,009 Member
    Is my age catching up with me? First week back on and only lost .6 pounds. A week of carefully logging and weighing everything leaves me discouraged. I admit that I did go "off" a little bit here and there - a cupcake on two different days not really logged, etc. But still - can that undo 7 days?? I guess it's time to enter half of my exercise calories instead of all of them. Last time I did this I entered all exercise calories for the first 3-4 months.
  • Machka9
    Machka9 Posts: 25,596 Member
    dramaqueen45 wrote: »
    Is my age catching up with me? First week back on and only lost .6 pounds. A week of carefully logging and weighing everything leaves me discouraged. I admit that I did go "off" a little bit here and there - a cupcake on two different days not really logged, etc. But still - can that undo 7 days?? I guess it's time to enter half of my exercise calories instead of all of them. Last time I did this I entered all exercise calories for the first 3-4 months.

    Losing about that each week is good. You wouldn't want to lose much more that that. And it's especially good for the first week. It takes me a couple weeks before I start losing anything.

    Keep up the good work!

    M in Oz
  • csofled
    csofled Posts: 3,022 Member
    😊💙🌞
  • Katla49
    Katla49 Posts: 10,385 Member
    I watched the Fourth of July fireworks from the comfort of our deck. They were shot off from Sand Island, across from us. It was the first time for many years. Our sweet dog was terrified of them so we went camping instead of watching fireworks.
  • pipcd34
    pipcd34 Posts: 17,250 Member
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  • grandmallie
    grandmallie Posts: 10,087 Member
    Heather- just watched that YouTube video,very inspiring and alot to think about.. but for sure i know im doing the right thing vy distancing myself from Jean
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,793 Member
    Penny beautiful photo! This house?
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    💖Rebecca
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,793 Member
    KJ, you are stunning!!!!!! Just gorgeous!
    💖Rebecca
  • cityjaneLondon
    cityjaneLondon Posts: 12,696 Member
    edited July 2021
    Allie - She is my new fave inspiring person! I thought the mummy bear was also something to think about. <3 I am learning a lot.

    The cleaning person is coming to see the house on Thursday and will do her first clean next Monday. That's her only slot. I would have preferred Fridays, as prep for guests, but it'll be just fine, I'm sure. We have guests weekend 17th, but others come on weekdays.

    Watched a Spanish film I had recorded. Nice when DH is away! >:)

    Flea - - My thoughts are with you. <3 If the wig is a bit bulky a hairdresser can layer it back a bit.

    DH back in a minute. Gloopy risotto for him. ;) I'm sure he will appreciate it!

    Heavy rain and wind tonight.

    Love Heather UK xxxxxxxx
  • Whidislander
    Whidislander Posts: 3,793 Member
    Barbara, the Southern Oregon Coastie AHMOD
    I don't mind the container ships but its because we had them off the coast of Hammond, and cruise ships too, stopping in Astoria. In this pic is the crazy outline of Whidbey island, the yellow circle is where Oak Harbor is, where we live. There's one whining article about a guy complaining that lives in Freeland WA, a southern city on Whidbey. So the ships must pass Coupeville, and Freeland as they go thru down towards Seattle and Tacoma. We don't hear them. Yay!
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    💖Rebecca
    Whidbey island
    WA
  • Vickil57
    Vickil57 Posts: 1,882 Member
    Michele--The shifts I work are 12-10 or 8. I do have an evening shift that is 6 hours.

    Flea--Sending prayers and hugs. A positive a attitude makes a big difference. <3

    Barbie--My dog would of said shaking and trying to crawl into my mama (me). I am so glad the fireworks are over. They went until after 1 this morning and I had to get up at 430, so short night for all of us.
    Carol--Sounds terrible and that they would not make sure you had what you needed is worse. Pray the next one goes so much better. When out to our DGD's last evening for a cookout and fireworks. Several of our grandchildren went together and bought over $2000 in fireworks. I kept my mouth shut as not my money and they all work. But what a waste. We gave home before they lit the big ones as I had to get up at 430. Should of stayed because neighbors kept me awake until late. Short night.

    Sharon--Good to see you back, missed you.

    Tracey--Thanks for the smile, and at this point I will take about anyone.

    RV Rita--What fun! B)

    Beth--Happy b-lated birthday. Hugs I know thoughts of my son come when I least expect and some days are harder than others.

    KJ--Love the pictures. Very lovely

    Allie--Great start on the walking. I believe you are doing the right thing putting space between you and Jean. Whatever her problems are you desever better.

    Blessings from HOT Nebraska, Vicki GRAND ISLAND <3

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